March marks five years since world health officials designated COVID-19 as a global pandemic. At its peak, the CDC said the virus killed nearly 26,000 Americans in one week. Many of us contracted COVID-19 at some point but likely felt better after a few days or weeks.

But for millions of Americans, that's not the case. Some have felt the effects of the disease for years, with no relief in sight. Marta Berglund speaks with Rachel Beale, who has suffered from long COVID since 2021 and is hoping for answers and a cure.

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